THIS is the shocking moment a jet engine erupts into flames just moments after take-off as passengers fear for their lives.

Flight DL104 experienced a severe engine failure shortly after departing from GRU. All 288 passengers are safe after an emergency landing on the airport's only active runway.

Video footage of the flight taking off shows loud bangs and several large flashes sparking on the plane's left side.

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